Edward Lebbaeus Breeden Jr. (January 28, 1905 – June 1, 1990) was an American lawyer and politician who served for many decades as a member of the Virginia General Assembly, first in the House of Delegates and later in the Senate.[1] In 1970, he became the first formal majority floor leader of the Senate, after a move to reduce the power of the President pro tempore.[2]

Edward L. Breeden Jr.
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 12, 1944 – January 12, 1972
Preceded byVivian L. Page
Succeeded byHerbert H. Bateman
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk City
In office
January 8, 1936 – January 12, 1944
Preceded byVivian L. Page
Succeeded byDelamater Davis
Personal details
Born
Edward Lebbaeus Breeden Jr.

(1905-01-28)January 28, 1905
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 1990(1990-06-01) (aged 85)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Willie Holland
Virginia Hurt
Alma materHampden–Sydney College
George Washington University Law School

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  1. ^ "Edward L. Breeden Jr., 85, Who Once Led Va. Senate, Dies". The Washington Post. June 7, 1990. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "Bill Offered To Up State Motor Fuels Tax Two Cents". The Danville Register. January 23, 1970. p. 1-A. Retrieved May 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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